BA Economics (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA(Hons) Economics, combining economic theory with interdisciplinary perspectives from ecological sciences, politics, and sociology. Core topics include Statistics, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is available as a four-year or five-year sandwich option with an industry placement year, developed in collaboration with partners including the Government Economic Service, DEFRA, and the Office for National Statistics.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 48 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 29%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Concepts in Business and Law
- Foundations in Professional and Personal Development Planning
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Histories and Schools of Economic Thought
- Evolutions: Culture, Technology, and Economic Progress
- Economic Reasoning with Professional Development
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Economic Research Skills with Professional Advancement
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- Economics Project
- Debates in Economic Policy
- Client Facing Briefing
- Behavioural Economics*
- Econometrics*
- Sustainable Business.*
- Dynamics of Development, Trade and Migration
- Global Finance and Banking
- Topics in Political Economy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £53,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Economics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 59 UCAS points.
Does BA Economics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.